Category Archives: Chairs Corner

July 2019

More than just fun    It was recently on a family trip that I was reminded of the importance of our role and impact that the tourism industry plays.  Just…

June 2019

Summer has officially started! The days are longer, the sun shines brighter, and it’s what Minnesotans live for! I want to thank the Visit Cook County crew for rolling out the…

May 2019

Happy Barbecue Month, Bike Month and Hamburger Month! There was a lot to celebrate in the month of May, weather not necessarily being at the top of the list. May has been…

April 2019

Travel Matters This is the theme for National Travel and Tourism Week, May 5 – 11.  This annual tradition for the U.S. travel community is an opportunity for travel and…

March 2019

It’s Official, Happy Spring! The large piles of snow we thought we might have well into July have begun to melt, and in some areas you may actually see bare…

February 2019

Front Door Now more than ever we see the importance of the travel and tourism industry telling their story, showing their value, and measuring the impact.  We have seen proof,…

January 2019

We have almost completed the first month of 2019!  I hope it’s off to a good start.  I am excited to introduce myself as your 2019 MACVB Chair.  I have…

December 2018

Acres of Diamonds There was a farmer in Africa who continued hearing stories about other farmers selling their farms and getting rich going in search of diamonds.  The farmer decided…

November 2018

Let’s Be Real… I don’t know about you, but as I age, I appreciate authenticity.  Another way to say it maybe is being real.  As professionals, and quite frankly, as…

October 2018

Special Fall Greetings! A big thank you to Becky Bakken and the entire Discover St. Louis Park team for hosting one heck of an annual meeting.  There were more than…

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